Iran war live updates: Attacks reported hours after ceasefire announcement

Iran war live updates: Attacks reported hours after ceasefire announcement

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Key Points:

  • Morocco welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and upcoming negotiations in Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of Gulf Arab countries' interests and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid rising fuel prices.
  • The Pentagon reported significant damage to Iran's military capabilities, including destruction of over 13,000 targets and sinking of more than 90% of Iran’s naval fleet, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed a "capital 'V' military victory" over Iran.
  • Israel continues military strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, with the Israeli military conducting its largest wave of strikes since March 1, while Hezbollah has not formally accepted the ceasefire.
  • Pakistan is set to host talks between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran confirming attendance; however, details about representatives and negotiation topics remain uncertain, and the ceasefire's inclusion of Lebanon is disputed by Israel but supported by mediators.
  • The ceasefire has elicited cautious optimism across the region, with international leaders including France, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the EU welcoming the pause and urging further negotiations, while humanitarian concerns persist due to ongoing violence and displacement in Lebanon and the broader Middle East.

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